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Attack the Block (2011)

R 88 min  -  Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi  -   13 May 2011 (Ireland)
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A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion.

Director:

Joe Cornish

Writer:

Joe Cornish
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jodie Whittaker ...
Sam
John Boyega ...
Alex Esmail Alex Esmail ...
Leeon Jones ...
Franz Drameh Franz Drameh ...
Simon Howard Simon Howard ...
Maggie McCarthy Maggie McCarthy ...
Margaret
Danielle Vitalis Danielle Vitalis ...
Tia
Paige Meade ...
Gina Antwi Gina Antwi ...
Dionne
Natasha Jonas Natasha Jonas ...
Gloria
Sammy Williams Sammy Williams ...
Michael Ajao Michael Ajao ...
Luke Treadaway ...
Flaminia Cinque ...
Italian Woman
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Storyline

A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion.

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Taglines:

Inner City vs. Outer Space

Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for creature violence, drug content and pervasive language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

UK | France

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Útok na vezák See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,133,859 (UK) (15 May 2011) (352 Screens)

Gross:

$1,024,175 (USA) (25 September 2011)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | DTS (as Datasat Digital Sound) | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Writer/director Joe Cornish has stated that watching Signs and imagining what would happen if it took place in south London was an inspiration for Attack the Block. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Sam: [on phone] Hi mum!
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Connections

References "Pokémon" (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"Youths So Cold"
Written by Clement Dodd, Richell Bonner and John Osbourne
Performed by Richie Spice See more »